Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX200 IS
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Refreshed by Canon SX210 IS

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon A4000 IS and Canon SX200 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Canon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and SX200 IS (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was launched 2 years later than the SX200 IS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A4000 IS scores versus the SX200 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Canon PowerShot SX200 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Canon SX200 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Canon SX200 IS
A4000 IS | SX200 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon A4000 IS
SX200 IS | A4000 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Canon SX200 IS
A4000 IS | SX200 IS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS has exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Canon SX200 IS has dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A4000 IS and Canon SX200 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A4000 IS against the SX200 IS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and SX200 IS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and SX200 IS.
As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A4000 IS to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent A4000 IS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-336mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.4-5.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145 grams (0.32 lb) | 247 grams (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 175 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | NB-5L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $199 | $329 |